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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,265.88, 83,161.32 and 33,406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,265.88, 83,161.32 and 33,406.11 is: 46,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,265.88 : 83,161.32 = 33,406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,265.88/83,161.32 = 33,406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,265.88x = 83,161.32 × 33,406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,265.88x = 2,778,096,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,096,203.67/60,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,097.33

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